Title: Chai Iii
Categories: Beverages
Yield: 2 Servings

2	c	Water
2	ts	Loose black tea (pref Indian)
2		Cardamon pods
1/4	ts	Fennel seeds
1/2	c	Milk
		Sugar to taste (opt)

Combine the water, tea, cardamon, and fennel seeds in a large saucepan and simmer over low heat for 2-3 min. Add the milk and 1-2 min later or when the mixture returns to a simmer, strain the tea into 2 cups.Add sugar, if desired.

Variation: to make Chai II without milk, combine the water, tea, cardamon, and fennel seeds in a large saucepan and simmer over low heat for 2-3 min. Strain the tea into 2 cups.

Making Your Own Gourmet Tea Drinks by Mathew Tekulsky ISBN 0-517-70030-1 pg 41

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